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Chapati makers in some parts of Uganda have doubled the price of a plain chapati from Shs 500 to Shs 1,000 as the cost of ingredients and business operations continues to rise.
In Pader Town Council, Northern Uganda, chapati vendors introduced a new price list effective November 3, 2026. Under the revised rates, a two-egg Rolex now costs Shs 2,900, up from Shs 2,000.
The vendors have also agreed on standard selling prices, with those who sell below the set rates facing a Shs 10,000 fine.
They cited increasing costs of essential ingredients, including wheat flour, cooking oil and eggs, as well as higher fuel prices.
The price adjustments come amid broader increases in the cost of food production. The Uganda Bakers Association also announced new bread prices effective November 2, with the wholesale price of a 1kg loaf rising from Shs 5,000 to Shs 5,500.
The increases are adding pressure on consumers, with everyday foods such as chapati, Rolex and bread becoming more expensive.
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